Air Fryer Boiled Eggs (Print)

Tender eggs with creamy yolks, cooked effortlessly in an air fryer for easy peeling and great texture.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 275°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Place the eggs gently into the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
03 - Cook the eggs at 275°F for 14–16 minutes depending on preferred yolk consistency: 14 minutes for slightly soft yolks or 16 minutes for fully cooked.
04 - While eggs cook, fill a bowl with ice water to prepare for cooling.
05 - Transfer eggs immediately to the ice water and allow to sit for 5 minutes to halt cooking and facilitate peeling.
06 - Gently crack and peel the eggs. Serve immediately or store as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll never waste time waiting for a boiling pot again—this method is oddly meditative and completely hands-off.
  • The shells peel so cleanly that you'll find yourself making these for meal prep without the usual cursing.
  • Six eggs ready at once means breakfast solved, or a salad that actually feels complete.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—even 25 degrees hotter can turn yolks mealy, so stick to 275°F faithfully.
  • That ice bath isn't optional, it's the difference between shells that stick and shells that slip away like they're not even there.
03 -
  • If shells still cling stubbornly, peel under running water and work from the wider end where the pocket of air helps separate the membrane.
  • Keep cooked eggs in an airtight container, and they'll taste fresh for seven days—perfect for that Tuesday when you need lunch assembled in thirty seconds.
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